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Best Book Accounts on Instagram to Follow for When You Want to Reduce the Digital Noise

Arvyn Cerézo

Arvyn Cerézo is an arts and culture writer/reporter with bylines in Book Riot , Publishers Weekly , South China Morning Post , PhilSTAR Life , the Asian Review of Books , and other publications. You can find them on arvyncerezo.com and @ArvynCerezo on Twitter.

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Social media and books usually don’t mesh well. Sometimes, we find ourselves falling down the social media rabbit hole instead of doing what we love more, which is reading books . But what if it proves to be difficult taking time away from social media, especially the irresistible lure of Bookstagram? After all, it has become part of our daily lives, and to some, everyday work.

We can reduce the digital noise by populating our feeds with awesome bookish content. Below are the best book accounts on Instagram to follow for feed curation , self-care, inspiration, ideas, recommendations, and beyond! The list consists of the best Bookstagrammers, authors, literary agencies, cover designers, poets, websites, book clubs, organizations, and the like.

James Trevino (@james_trevino)

Trevino is a Bookstagrammer from Romania, and he has one of the best Bookstagram accounts on the platform. He posts artful arrangements of books whose themes are sometimes based on books themselves. Usually, they are laid out exquisitely on the floor.

Trevino has attracted media attention from the likes of Business Insider , Bored Panda, and the blog of the gay social network Hornet.

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Elizabeth Sagan (@elizabeth_sagan)

If you’re looking for a female counterpart to Trevino, there’s his friend Elizabeth Sagan. Sagan also posts curated displays of books, and her feed is very similar to Trevino’s in terms of aesthetics. Most of her photos have fantasy themes.

Sagan’s and Trevino’s massive followings have spurred the creation of the handle @mybookfeatures , which features bookish content from variety of bookworms.

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Jacquelin Firkins (@jfkillsdarlings)

Firkins is a young adult author ( How Not to Fall in Love ) and a costume designer. However, she is not just another designer as she creates dresses based on book covers. In fact, she made this beautiful dress inspired by the cover of Pride and Premeditation by YA author and Book Riot contributing editor Tirzah Price.

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The Last Bookstore (@lastbooktorela)

The Last Bookstore is an independent bookstore in downtown Los Angeles. According to Timeout , it’s the “world’s most-Instagrammed bookstore.” Peeking at their Instagram account, I conclude that the report wasn’t incorrect. Their feed features their beautiful, Instagram-worthy bookshelves. It must be nice working there every day…

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Rupi Kaur (@rupikaur_)

Kaur is a bestselling poet who thrives on Instagram, and her poetry collections Milk and Honey and The Sun and Her Flowers are consistent bestsellers. Kaur’s Instagram feed mostly contains her poems, which are accompanied by illustrations, and other posts about her personal life.

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Kimberly Glyder (@kglyder)

Looking for design inspirations? Glyder is a designer and illustrator, and her Instagram feed is full of gorgeous book covers like these:

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Joan Wong (@jningwong)

Wong is a visual designer for books. Her Instagram feed features stunning book covers and artworks for literary magazines. She is the cover designer of Kevin Kwan’s Crazy Rich Asians .

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Reese’s Book Club (@reesesbookclub)

Looking for Instagram book clubs to follow? Reese’s Book Club is on the platform as well. Their feed is full of bookish stuff such as giveaways, interviews, playlists inspired by books, etc. If you’re a member of said book club, you should definitely follow them.

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Book of the Month (@bookofthemonth)

Book of the Month is a book subscription site. On their Instagram profile, they say that you’ll “discover the best new books every month.” Their feed doesn’t disappoint — it features recommendations, bookish memes, and more.

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Goodreads (@goodreads)

I usually stay away from the Goodreads website because, um, you know …but for some reason, I love their Instagram feed. It’s so vibrant and colorful. If you’re a Bookstagrammer, they feature contributions with the hashtag #GoodreadsSpotlight and with #GoodreadsWithAView for books and scenic spots.

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Pretty Book Places (@prettybookplaces)

Speaking of scenic spots, this Instagram account features “aesthetic collection of #PrettyBookPlaces.” They usually post photos of bookshelves and bookstores from different places around the world. If you love books and travel, follow them for this kind of content.

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Kirkus Reviews (@kirkus_reviews)

This book review site is also killing it on Instagram. Kirkus Reviews posts usually include a snippet of a book review, which is also published on their website, and an Instagram-worthy shot. Excellent writing and aesthetically pleasing photos make a good combination indeed.

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American Booksellers Association (@americanbooksellers)

The Instagram feed of this not-for-profit trade organization highlights beautiful bookshelves of independent bookstores across the U.S. In each photo, they also include a little bit of history of those bookstores. It’s one of the best book accounts on Instagram — a good resource to discover your next bookstore stop.

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Library Journal (@library_journal)

Library Journal is a book site for librarians. Their Instagram profile is vibrant. They post occasional bookish news and updates that are relevant to librarians. If you’re looking for more book accounts on Instagram that cater to them, here’s a few .

If you’re not a librarian yourself, however, you can still follow them for their author events.

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Liz Alva (@kampvuurverhalen)

Bookstagram is considered an art on the platform, but this independent creator is taking a different approach with Audiobookstagram. Alva’s Instagram feed features dramatic photos of smartphones playing audiobooks on them. Not only that, she also accompanies them with short audiobook reviews.

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Jenny Han (@jennyhan)

YA author Han is known for the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before trilogy, which was adapted into films. If you’re a fan of the series, follow Han’s Instagram account for the behind-the-scenes photos from the series and updates from the author’s life.

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Epic Reads (@epicreads)

Epic Reads is a book site dedicated to promoting YA books. Owned by HarperCollins, they are one of the best YA-focused book accounts on Instagram. Follow them for updates on new YA releases, recommendations, memes, and more.

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Ice Cream Books (@ice_cream_books)

This Instagram account is taking book pairings to another level by putting together books and ice creams! Their Instagram feed features different types of ice cream on top of or beside books, with some ice creams even dripping on the book covers. If you’re not a fan of “ruining” books in this way, however, please move on to the next one in this list.

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The Good Literary Agency (@thegoodagencyuk)

If you’re a bookworm and an aspiring novelist, this literary agency in the UK regularly posts writing and pitching tips from their agents on Instagram. Their “Lessons I’ve Learned While Writing” series, in which their authors share their writing experiences, are also helpful.

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Book Riot (@bookriot)

And let’s not forget Book Riot, one of the most diverse and inclusive book sites on the Internet. Book Riot on Instagram posts contributions from its community, giveaways, memes, quotes, and more.

It’s simply one of the best Instagram accounts for readers.

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The best Instagram accounts for book lovers

Love looking at pictures of books as much as you love reading? Then make sure to follow these Instagram accounts.

For book lovers, there’s no more beautiful sight than a perfectly arranged bookshelf, a cosy reading nook or a stack of books arranged by theme or colour.

And so, Instagram is the perfect social media network for readers. Not only is it a place where you can find aesthetically pleasing pictures of books, it’s also somewhere that give you recommendations for your next read, based on just about any criteria you want.

Here are our favourite Instagram accounts for fans of reading. 

1.  @elizabeth_sagan

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Bookstagrammer Elizabeth Sagan creates stunning “paintings” using books. She’s often in the images herself, whether she’s flying on a broomstick through an archway, giving herself wings made of books with black jackets, or talking about Greek mythology with Medusa-like book hair.

2.  @hooplaback.girl

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Anuradha Bhaumick runs what is probably the cutest Bookstagram account ever, posting pictures of her cross stitch scenes, which are mostly of people reading and sharing their passion for books. Her cross stitches are full of detail you’ll want to zoom in to see, and the bright colours will add a much-needed dose of brightness to your Instagram feed.

3.  @coraliebickfordsmith

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If you love the classics, then take a look at designer Coralie Bickford Smith ’s account. Bickford Smith, who as well as being the author of books including The Song of the Tree , is the designer for the Penguin Clothbound Classics , shares pictures of the books she’s worked on as well as giving an insight into some of the creative techniques she’s using.

4.  @thesianpages

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Bookworm Sîan’s account is only a year old, but we’re already big fans. Sîan is a big champion of authors of colour, and of Black writers in particular, and this Bookstagram account is full of joy.

5.  @wordchild

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If you’re after inspiration for creating your own book nook , look no further than wordchild, whose account shows off their absolutely stunning reading spaces. Wooden floors, stacks of books, comfy reading chairs, and a mix of old and new bookcases – excuse us while we go swoon.

6.  @lovelyowlsbooks

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Book blogger Zulfa’s account is the definition of “aesthetically pleasing”. The set-ups for all her photographs involve lots of props, all perfectly placed and tying in with the books featured. There’s a definite tilt towards fantasy, science fiction and young adult novels, so if those are your jam, then click that follow button.

7.  @lastnightsreading

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Are you the type of person who loves an inspirational literary quote? Then Kate Gavino has you covered with illustrations of quotes, and their authors. The account began as quotes from readings authors held in New York and Paris, but has since expanded to include a variety of authors, with Gavino using writers’ birthdays to celebrate their work.

8.  @booksontheunderground

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We might not be commuting at the moment, but Books on the Underground can help us remember the good old days of squeezing onto packed trains, trying to regulate our body temperature when going from the chilly outside air to a station, and, of course, finding or leaving books on the Underground. The account is sharing its current reads at the moment, but scroll back through to see previous titles left on the Tube network, and start getting excited about one day discovering a book left on a train again.

9.  @ice_cream_books

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Do love books? Do you love ice cream? Then say hello to Ice Cream Books, which does what it says and pairs books and ice creams in photographs that look like pieces of art. Images include a copy of Jeff Koons: A Retrospective with a bouquet of Jolly Rancher popsicles, and  Bricks and Mortar: Offline Shopping in Online America by Frank Cost pictured among a wall of  vanilla and chocolate wafer ice cream sandwiches.

10.  @bookbento

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Book Bento describes itself as “book recommendations with a side of stuff”. It may sound a little strange, but once you see the photographs on this account you’ll understand. Each book featured is pictured with items that are relevant to the characters or mentioned in the text. Think Erin Morgenstern ’s The Starless Sea with a bottle of champagne and a watch.

11.  @oprahsbookclub

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The official account for Oprah’s Book Club doesn’t just feature the group’s chosen reads. It’s also a place where Black authors are celebrated, and where the club posts prompts and inspiration for future reads. And, of course, occasionally you’ll get recommendations straight from Queen Oprah herself.

12.  @perfectbound

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If you geek out not just about books, but about book design, then make sure to follow Perfect Bound. Run by publishing industry magazine The Bookseller , the account features some of the best-looking books you’ll ever see. And because it’s based on design, you’re also bound to get some recommendations for titles you won’t see elsewhere on your feed.

13.  @belletrist

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Founded by actor Emma Roberts and podcast host Karah Preiss, Belletrist is one of the coolest book clubs around. Its account shares its chosen books, as well as memes and photographs the book club loves. Plus, there are lots of aspirational images of Roberts with books we hope to one day recreate.

14.  @reesesbookclub

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The account for actor Reese Witherspoon’s book club takes you beyond the book and shows you the inspirations and research behind each chosen title. There is also information on events the book club is running, and book picks from authors.

15.  @thehappyreader

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The Happy Reader magazine, by Penguin Random House and Fantastic Man, shares spreads from its latest issues, as well as book recommendations, on its account.

16.  @booksaremybag

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Books Are My Bag is the campaign to celebrate bookshops, and is behind events including Bookshop Day and Independent Bookshop Week. On its account you’ll not only find inspiration for books to read, but also for bookshops to visit (once they reopen, of course).

17.  @idealbookshelf

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Indulge your book love with Ideal Bookshelf, the Instagram account of a brand which produces all sorts of brilliant book merchandise, from pins to t-shirts and prints.

18.  @cals_book_account

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Much as we love a glossy photo or 10, the main reason we follow Bookstagram accounts is for the real book recommendations from real people. And one of our favourites is Cal’s Book Account. Run by a teenager with a serious book habit , we love that Cal reads widely and isn’t afraid to show a passion for reading.

19.  @penguinukbooks

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We know we’re biased, but for that very reason we’d be remiss not to include our own Instagram account on this list! As well as sharing stunning photographs of new and old books we’re loving, you can also find links to some of our best articles, sure to give you plenty of reading inspiration.

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10 Brilliant Book Instagram Accounts You Should Be Following

1. @lulumoonowlbooks

2. @shannonsnextchapter, 3. @thenatureofpages, 4. @bandysbooks, 5. @thekaleidoscopebookshelf, 6. @author.courtney, 7. @flyleafbooks, 8. @thekneadtoread, 9. @booklooksbyb, 10. @dana_killion_author, use plann to grow your book instagram account.

From the bloggers and bookstores to the authors, ‘bookmark’ these stellar storytellers for your Instagram feed.

Made up of authors, bookstores and bloggers, nobody does storytelling quite like Instagram’s bookstagram community.

Known for their clever literary commentary, stunning shelfies and great book recommendations, you can always count on them to spin a good yarn. And, that means using more than just words.

The best book Instagram accounts  make use of all the app’s features: posts, carousels, Reels, stories, guides, and more.

Whether you’re looking for your next great pageturner or want inspiration to grow your own bookstagram, there’s plenty to learn from these bookish types. Many of the best book bloggers and authors even use Plann to grow their accounts!

Here are 10 of the best book Instagram accounts to ‘bookmark’ for your feed.

If you’re dreaming of a magical library or literary wonderland, look no further than this book account!

Luna features some of the world’s greatest bookish locations, using her photoshop skills to combine libraries with gardens and bookshops with Disney settings. You’ll also spot cosy reading nooks and whimsical castles!

With over 400k followers, Luna has earned a spot as one of Instagram’s most influential book bloggers. Check out her account to admire the most magical scenes in all the lands. 

Follow @lulumoonowlbooks

Following the life of a writer, editor, and reader, Shannon’s Instagram account is a home for all her literary ramblings, including bookish photos, reviews, recommendations, and more.

With just over 3k followers, Shannon shares her favourite YA and middle-grade reads. She’s well known for her trademark pink aesthetic and for her regular book-themed Instagram Reels.

This Plann’r also talks about her current writing projects, her latest published works, and her thoughts on the next trends in the book market.

Follow Shannon, and find new books to read, along with examples of how you can use Reels to grow your Instagram account.

Follow @shannonsnextchapter

Having earned over 24k followers on Instagram alone, Ally’s account is nothing short of magical!

Ally is best known for her royal aesthetic, featuring princess gowns and glittery tiaras alongside her favourite contemporary and fantasy books.

Followers turn to Ally’s book Instagram account for her funny Reels and well-styled book photos, including plenty of location shots.

Visit Ally’s account for ideas on bring a little more creativity to your book photos.

Follow @thenatureofpages

A newer member of the Instagram book community, Kaitlin shares detailed reviews and recommendations with her bookstagram followers. 

Using consistent colour schemes across all posts, Kaitlin’s account is evidence of how effective branding can help when building a presence online. 

Kaitlin’s clever captions are fast earning her an engaged social media following, with Instagram users eager to hear her thoughts on her latest read. 

Follow Kaitlin to find the next book for your to-be-read pile, and learn the value of strong caption-writing skills. 

Follow @bandysbooks

Best known for and thoughtful reviews, Kate’s book Instagram accounts is an ode to all things literature. 

Sharing her favourite book covers, quotes, and challenges, Kate’s engagement with the Instagram book community has earned her an audience of over 3,000 followers, all of whom are keen to hear her thoughts on her latest read. 

As a bookseller and PhD candidate, Kate offers a unique perspective on the publishing industry. Her account is a great place to find lesser-known books with potential for bookstagram stardom.

Visit Kate’s Instagram account to discover the power of an effective hashtag strategy and online authenticity. 

Follow @thekaleidoscopebookshelf

Sharing regular educational posts with her Instagram followers, Courtney uses her Instagram account to grow her audience and author career. 

And a children’s book writer, Courtney regularly posts images, carousels, and Reels offering insight into her writing process. 

Courtney’s Instagram is focused on helping her followers achieve their writing goals, as well as advertising her own books. 

Follow Courtney’s account to learn more about writing for children, and along the way, discover great examples of educational social media content. 

Follow @author.courtney

Sharing everything from book recommendations to author events, Flyleaf Books is a great example of a bookstore killing it on Instagram . 

Located in North Carolina, Flyleaf Books is all about the next big thing in literature, using social media as a platform to reach readers and book-buyers from all around the world.

On Instagram, Flyleaf posts glimpses behind the scenes of their bricks-and-mortar store, as well as advertising plenty of in-person and online book events. 

Follow this account to take a virtual stroll amongst the shelves, all while picking up valuable Instagram marketing tips. 

Follow @flyleafbooks

Books and baking collide in this food-filled book Instagram account!

Mariah is a teacher from New York who loves to create book-inspired desserts, ranging from cakes to cookies, macarons, pies, and more.

Combining two hobbies in one Instagram account, Mariah puts her own baking-fuelled spin on popular stories, sharing pictures of her recent reads and the sweet treats they inspire, all beautifully styled in flatlay posts.

Visit Mariah’s account for more book-themed baking and an example of a truly creative account theme.

Follow @thekneadtoread

Queen of serving literary lewks, Brittina is a talented makeup artist, using her favourite books as inspiration for her creations.

Brittina has worked with many authors and publishers to bring something new to social media book marketing. She even takes paid commissions, offering a glimpse into the potential of influencer careers.

With her intricate makeup looks designed to replicate beautiful book covers, Brittina has earned over 6k Instagram followers and has collaborated with many other bookstagram creatives, including book-themed nail technicians and painters.

Follow Brittina for makeup inspiration and guidance on how you can innovate to create a unique and memorable social media presence.

Follow @booklooksbyb

Dana’s account shows how keeping things authentic can be powerful when it comes to social media marketing . 

On her Instagram account, Dana shares the life and times of a real-life author, documenting her reading and her day-to-day adventures. 

Dana uses a combination of post types to engage directly with her audience and build her reputation as an author.

Visit Dana’s Instagram to learn more about how simple marketing is often the most effective on social media, and find reading and writing tips along the way. 

Follow @dana_killion_author

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11 Instagram Accounts Book Lovers Should Follow In 2021

April 5, 2020 - Updated April 20, 2021 // 44 Comments

Do you love books? Do you find yourself giddy over beautiful photos of books and people reading? Do you need good book recommendations?

If you answered yes, I can’t wait to share with you 10 Instagram accounts for book lovers (that you should be following in 2020)! The book lover community on Instagram is just BURSTING with amazing bookstagram accounts but I kept this to 10 of the best!

(this post was originally written in 2016 but updated for 2020)

I mean, I feel like I’d be remiss if I didn’t plug my own here. HI MY NAME IS JAMIE AND I HAVE AN INSTAGRAM IN ADDITION TO THIS BLOG AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO CHECK IT OUT. 

Maybe you might like it? It’s not nearly as beautiful as the ones I’m going to feature sooo figured I’d start with that so it didn’t seem  like a disappointment after all the droolworthy photos you’re going to see below. MANAGING EXPECTATIONS AND THINGS haha.

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Now on to the other top Instagram accounts for book lovers to follow:

Best Bookstagram Accounts To Follow In 2020 :

This feed is just so dreamy and I love the ~theme~ she has going on.  Plus it’s always making me hungry or having a desperate craving for a coffee! I love that she reads eclectically like I do. One of the most beautiful bookstagram accounts!

• @readingbringsjoy

Rachel is a delight and always a joy when she pops up in my feed. Very cozy account that makes you want to just settle right in with a good book and coffee. One of the best instagram accounts for book recommendations!

• @pieladybooks

Listen, Steph’s account is the most incredible sight to behold. Not only is she the sweetest but she pairs book recommendations with the MOST AMAZING PIES THAT SHE MAKES. One of the most incredible bookish Instagram accounts that every book lover should follow and definitely one of the most creative bookstagram accounts.

• @lottelikesbooks

Lotte is a university student from Berlin whose account is just droolworthy. I love her eclectic reading taste and always find good recommendations from her whether it’s YA or adult fiction.

•   @tomesandtextiles

Carmen’s account is something special to behold! Seriously works of art. Bright, creative, stylish and she’s such a wonderful person that I’ve followed for years in the book community. She focuses mostly on YA and is a fierce champion of diversity and social activism.

• @honeybuttergal

Kayla’s account is newer but it’s already become a favorite for me in 2020 and I had to add it to my list! Her shots are gorgeous, her personality shines and I love her thoughtful posts.

• @mamajustwantstoread

One of my favorite fellow bookstagram mamas! It’s nice to talk motherhood and books with another mama who gets it! And her photos are gorgeous and airy! She read a variety of things but if you love romance, she has the BEST recs. One of my favorite book instagrams turned cherished friend and I love how she talks so openly and honestly about motherhood, body positivity and so many other things.

• @literaryjo

Her feed is so cozy and her recommendations are so good! One of my favorite bookstagram accounts for bibliophiles!

•   @absorbedinpages

Jaime has wonderful book recommendations and I always love reading her thoughtful takes on books a variety of genres! One of the best literary instagram accounts!

•   @lineisunderline

Kerry is a delight — if you want a cozy space with someone who is the epitome of all things calm and soothing and HYGGE…her book account is one I highly recommend. I love her book recommendations and thoughtfulness in her reading life.

•   @booksandmargs

Jessica’s account is one of the most engaging! She’s your girl to follow for great book recommendations, social issues/activism, baking with her toddler and SHE SHARES GREAT DRINK RECIPES and some fun random things that make her personality just shine!

So tell me…are there any top bookstagram accounts you think, based on my favorites, that I should follow???

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April 5, 2016 at 12:16 am

Okay so today has already convinced me I need to get on Instagram way more because…pretties!

April 5, 2016 at 8:03 am

Honestly it’s worth having an Instagram just to follow all the pretty book accounts haha

Lauren @ Always Me says

April 5, 2016 at 12:17 am

You’ve just given me ten very good reasons to join instagram. 🙂

Check out my TTT .

Orie @ Let's Take A Shelfie says

April 5, 2016 at 12:24 am

Ahhh…more Instagram book accounts. There are bunch in here that I’ve never heard of. Thank you for sharing. Though I think my wallet will likely regret it… 🙂

Here’s my TTT

hehe glad you found some to follow! GOOD LUCK TO YOUR WALLET!

Genesis @ Latte Nights Reviews says

April 5, 2016 at 1:22 am

I follow 8 out of 10 from your list! I also follow you! I really like your account <3 And based on the people you follow, I think you should follow booklover_221b, literaries and vibinwithbooks 🙂 My TTT

April 5, 2016 at 8:04 am

Ooh I follow vibinwithbooks and literaries but haven’t heard of boklover_221b! Thanks!

Chrissi Reads says

April 5, 2016 at 3:19 am

Fab list Jamie! 🙂 I really need to look up these accounts. Thanks for the recommendations.

You are welcome!

Anne @ booksbakingandblogging says

April 5, 2016 at 5:24 am

I didn’t follow any of these, and now I’m following practically all of them. 😀 Thanks for the tips, Jamie!

YAY I’m so happy!!

April 5, 2016 at 6:35 am

So many beautiful pictures and accounts. Love this post!

Amy thenoiseinwonderland.blogspot.com.au

April 5, 2016 at 8:05 am

I’m so amazed by all the talent in the booktagram community!

Lauren @ My Expanding Bookshelf says

April 5, 2016 at 7:08 am

I haven’t really got into Instagram yet. I have an account but it’s never been used… I have been thinking of changing that recently, though. So, I’ve followed your recommendations (and yourself)… maybe that will get me into the whole thing properly

April 5, 2016 at 7:22 pm

Yay welcome to Bookstagram!

Heather says

April 5, 2016 at 8:44 am

I also follow @amidstthepages and @demigod_intraining – I think you’d like both of them 🙂

I also started following your recommendations (and you) 🙂

April 5, 2016 at 7:23 pm

Thank you! Will check them out!

Kristen@My Friends Are Fiction says

April 5, 2016 at 9:12 am

oooh pretty! So many wonderful photographers! I’ve just recently found Lisa and I’m obsessed with her blog and IG. What a hard topic this week!! I’m so excited to add people to who I’m following.

April 5, 2016 at 7:24 pm

YES hers is so great!!

Brittany @ The Book Addict's Guide says

April 5, 2016 at 9:22 am

Yayyy some of my favorites — and some new ones I didn’t know I wasn’t following already!! Thanks for the recs, Jamie! LOVE your account too 😀

April 5, 2016 at 7:29 pm

Thanks lady! I always feel like mine is so BLAH compared to all these gorgeous accounts. I try not to get discouraged and just have fun with it!

April 5, 2016 at 10:39 am

THANKS JAMIE! <3 "always experimenting" couldn't be more accurate haha. Love your IG too!!

April 5, 2016 at 7:32 pm

I love it! You always have such creative stuff that I’m like WOW I HAVE NEVER SEEN THAT ON BOOKSTAGRAM which I *love*

Lindsey @ Lindsey Reads says

April 5, 2016 at 1:02 pm

Ah I could browse Bookstagram accounts for hours, especially ones as pretty as these! Thanks for the recs! A few I already followed and a few I’m checking out now 🙂

April 5, 2016 at 7:33 pm

I think I spend TOO much time staring at pretty book pics haha

Gillian says

April 5, 2016 at 1:23 pm

Awww, thank you Jamie!! <33 I love your IG bunches too. And I actually follow ALL of these people, so clearly your taste is top notch haha

April 5, 2016 at 7:34 pm

OUR TASTE IS THE BEST

Zeee @ I Heart Romance & YA says

April 5, 2016 at 3:22 pm

Follow me!!! LOL SHAMELESS PLUG! I’m kidding!

I follow a few of those listed here, Jamie!

I recommend following Ursula Uriarte on Instagram! She takes bomb photos!

Fin looks adorable in that photo!!!

Oh yes I follow Ursula too! her photos are so great! What’s your insta?

April 5, 2016 at 3:32 pm

Added a few of these to my insta feed for that reading inspiration when I need it.

Obvs added you as well 😉

Mel ♥ everyword.meljwills.com

April 5, 2016 at 7:35 pm

YAY! And thanks for adding me 🙂

Jessica @ a GREAT read says

April 5, 2016 at 4:50 pm

Oh nice picks!! Loving these pictures! Wish I knew how to take such gorgeous ones with my phone! LOL!

Here’s my Tuesday Post

Have a GREAT day!

Old Follower 🙂

April 5, 2016 at 7:39 pm

SAME. Even with my good camera I’m like WHY DO MY PICS NOT LOOK LIKE THEIRS

Denise says

April 5, 2016 at 5:48 pm

Thank you for all these recommendations! I’ve had a Bookstagram account for over a year now, and I’m always looking for new accounts to follow. I love Rebecca’s account so much, especially! Her photos are so pretty, and feel so effortless. I love the way she edits them too. If ever I feel like I don’t want to read, I can always go onto her feed, and I instantly can’t wait to pick up my book again!

Denise | The Bibliolater

April 5, 2016 at 7:38 pm

There is something about that visual element that just sucks you in!!

Alexa S. says

April 6, 2016 at 1:29 pm

What a post filled with lovely photos, Jamie! I really enjoy a bunch of these Instagram accounts as well, and I’ll now be checking out the ones I haven’t really had the opportunity to look at yet. Thanks for sharing!

Carrie says

April 6, 2016 at 7:13 pm

love this post!!! Finding several new-to-me accounts to follow 🙂 My TTT

Sarah J. says

April 10, 2016 at 5:23 pm

I’m always looking for new bookstagrammers to follow. Thanks for the great recommendations. I was following a few of these, but most these accounts are new to me!

Megan | Ginger Mom & Company says

February 6, 2020 at 12:57 pm

These are all gorgeous! I’ve been looking for new Bookstagrammers to follow, as I work on practicing my own photography. Oddly enough, it’s harder than it looks 😉 Thanks for the great recommendations! Happy reading.

Virginia Westlake says

March 15, 2020 at 5:28 pm

Another good one is reading ladies book club.

August 23, 2020 at 5:22 pm

How about @womanon Her bookstagram is just lovely.

Rivera Smith says

February 7, 2021 at 12:48 am

You can check out @tanjim1 too. I really like this south asian girl with great Aesthetic and nice reviews.

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12 Must-Follow Instagram Accounts for Book Lovers

You devoured YA books all summer long , and now you’re looking for your next page turner. Thankfully, great inspo for lit lovers is just a quick click away. Our favorite book lovin’ Instagram accounts help us stay informed of new titles, inspire us to check out new genres and even encourage us to up our bookshelf decor game. Get on the same page by following 12 of our all-time favorites and get ready to start double tappin’.

1. Shelfie : Shelfies are all over the Interwebs these days, and the Shelfie app gives you more of an incentive to post your #shelfie by giving you free ebooks in return. (via @ shelfieapp )

2. Chronicle Books : Chronicle Books is a San Francisco -based independent publisher with a seriously swoon-worthy Instagram account. Get ready for a lot of Bay Area love. (via @ chroniclebooks )

3. Epic Reads : Epic Reads is not only a place to discover the latest YA books (even if you’re more A than Y) but also a community where you can connect with authors and other readers. (via @epicreads )

4. Subway Book Review : Commuters know the best way to pass the time is with the help of a good book. This account spreads the love by sharing the suggestions of subway-riding strangers. (via @subwaybookreview )

5. Hot Dudes Reading : This may not be an account for a serious book lover, but hey, we aren’t going to complain about the eye candy. (via @hotdudesreading )

6. Literature Quotes : Sometimes just one quote is enough to get you hooked on a book or author. Get your daily dose of inspiring and beautiful literary quotes here. (via @litquotesdaily )

7. Blue Eyed Biblio : 18-year-old Emily has a passion for reading that has caught the attention of everyone on the Internet. And once you take a look at her photos, you’ll see just why. (via @blueeyedbiblio )

8. Book’s Calling : This account was created to encourage more people to pick up a book and read anywhere, anytime. Jakub’s pictures feature him reading everywhere from beautiful gardens to crowded city streets. (via @bookscalling )

9. Quirky Books : Gaia of Quirky Books will give you major envy with her beautifully curated and colorful collections of books. We just need to get our hands on that mug. (via @quirkybooks )

10. Bookshelf Porn : We have food porn and shoe porn, so why not bookshelf porn? Although this account is fairly new, gorgeous pictures (see above) have us excited every time a new pic pops up on our feed. (via @bookshelfporn )

11. Strand Book Store : This 86-year-old NYC bookstore is a lit lover’s dream. If you’re ever in the city, make sure to stop by and get lost in the shelves that hold 18 miles of books. (via @strandbookstore )

12. Book Baristas : Is there any better way to spend a lazy afternoon than with a good read and a cup of coffee ? This account pays tribute to the timeless combo of book ‘n’ brew. (via @bookbaristas )

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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jamie | Dallas, TX (@readwithjamie) on Aug 28, 2019 at 3:48pm PDT

As a book nerd to the highest degree, there are few things that give me more pleasure than cracking open a brand-new thriller. And the best place to find new titles? Instagram, believe it or not. While I know that there's debatably more to life than a good book, sometimes you just want to forget about all your worldly problems and get lost between the pages.

When I'm having an especially bad day or just want to take a break to check out new books for the 2019 POPSUGAR Reading Challenge , there are a handful of eye-catching — not to mention super-informative — Instagram accounts out there dedicated solely to books! Scroll ahead to see some of our favourite book nerds you're going to want to follow ASAP.

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Jordy's Book Club

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jordan 📚 (@jordys.book.club) on Aug 22, 2019 at 8:25am PDT

If you're looking for some detailed book reviews and honest recommendations, Jordy's Book Club is the one-stop shop of your dreams. Not only can followers feast their eyes on beautiful book photos (incredibly addicting!), Jordy reviews at least one book a week, ranking it between one and 10. He's also your go-to guy for getting an insider-y scoop from the publishing industry, as he shares new book releases and even does weekly giveaways.

Read With Jamie

What do you get when you cross a book-lover with a gorgeous orange tabby? Read With Jamie's stunning Instagram account , that's what! A mom and Spanish teacher from Texas, Jamie's feed is chock-full of stacks of new-releases — some are colour-coordinated! — along with a healthy dose of feline. Jamie reads all types of genres and gives each title a score out of five, making deciding what you want to read next a breeze. For the record, if I could live inside one person's page, it would be this one.

Lupita Reads

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lupita // Book Lover (@lupita.reads) on Jun 20, 2019 at 6:25pm PDT

As a self-described "lover of books and beer," Lupita's feed showcases a diverse mix of new books and authors . Whether you're looking for a new, not-as-well known book to dive into or are curious about what IPA you should try next, this account has the answer. Added bonus: Lupita attends a ton of meet-and-greets, which means you get to catch a glimpse of your favourite author that's not printed on the back flap.

The Reading Women

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reading Women (@thereadingwomen) on Sep 9, 2019 at 9:42am PDT

What began an as an empowering podcast has led to an inspiring account to the tune of 143,000 followers, proving the gals at The Reading Women don't mess around. As you can tell by the account's handle, this page is entirely dedicated to all the female authors in the world who churn out impressive work. What's more, you listen podcast hosts Kendra and Autumn discuss some of their favourite titles on a weekly basis.

Book of the Month Club

View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 (@bookofthemonth) on Aug 1, 2019 at 9:01am PDT

Yes, technically Book of the Month Club is a business — you pick a title or two and they ship 'em to you 12 times a year, hence the name! — but scrolling through this page is the definition of cathartic. Inspiring and full of monthly selections ranging from chick lit to thrillers to literary fiction, and beyond, scrolling through this account will make you want to hunker down with a good book and a cup of tea stat.

Books and Margs

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jessica 📚 (@booksandmargs) on Sep 8, 2019 at 9:14am PDT

A mom and book-lover who goes by the name of Jessica keeps Instagram interesting by sharing what she's reading at the moment on Books and Margs . Aside from recommendations, she also posts exactly what she's sipping on as she turns the pages. Throw in a few photos of her on the beach, and you feel like you're actually on holiday with her. Added bonus: she does tons of giveaways, which means you can score free copies! How's that for soothing?

Spines & Vines

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Spines & Vines,⁣ 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔 & 𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒆 (@spinesvines) on Aug 11, 2019 at 6:48pm PDT

With more than 10,000 followers, Spines & Vines pairs our two favourite things: great books and vino. Whether you're looking for a colourful stack of hardcovers to get you though the morning or want to read new and diverse authors, this account is one of the most informative accounts going.

Basic B's Guide

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Katie | Dallas, TX (@basicbsguide) on Aug 31, 2019 at 6:58am PDT

There are few things I love looking at more than adorable, tiny libraries. And Katie — a bookworm from Dallas, TX — stocks a little free library all by herself. Though Katie reads an array of books, she has a passion for anything in the psychological thriller or suspense category. Check out reviews and the title she's excited about on her handle, BasicBsGuide .

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10 Instagram Accounts For Book-Lovers

Oh, Instagram, how do I quantify my love for thee? You can follow as many accounts you want on cute cats, funny celebrities , helpful beauty and hair tips , and food so delicious you can practically taste it through the screen. Finding new accounts is fairly easy, but finding ones that post regularly and don't fail to enchant you in some form aren't too common.

The app has also turned out to be exceptionally great for book-lovers by displaying beautiful libraries, current reads, and warm cups of coffee using attractive filters. If you haven't already, following authors on Instagram like John Green and Cheryl Strayed will definitely brighten your day. And because one can never have enough #bookporn to look at , I have searched the Instagram world far and wide for the best accounts every book-lover needs to start following right now.

I was surprised by some of the unique and straight up hilarious Instagram accounts I found related to books. And now that I've followed every single one of them, I certainly don't regret it, and neither will you.

@HotDudesReading

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Because hot guys reading books is something you should see daily.

@CatBookClub

Love cats and books? This account will fill your day with adorable cats interrupting their owner's reading time. Awww.

@DogBookClub

More of a dog person? Try out this account where no cats are allowed — only adorable puppies cuddling with books.

@SubwayBookReview

An Instagram account that asks strangers on the subway what they're reading and what they think of it. If you're always searching for the next book to read but only trust recommendations, follow Subway Book Review immediately!

@LilitsLittleLibrary

This cute account posts regular pictures of an adorable library made up of mostly classics and her current favorite reads.

@LitQuotesDaily

Everyday book quotes to keep you inspired.

@BookBaristas

Because books and coffee are needed for a beautiful day.

@YoungAdultBookAddict

For the Young Adult fans, this Instagram account is everything you've ever wanted. The owner of the account creates some beautiful book displays and does frequent giveaways, so what are you waiting for?

@StrandBookStore

One of the biggest indie bookstores out there has an Instagram and it's awesome. They post funny comics, weekly video book recommendations, and pictures of the amazing store you'll want to live in.

@TheParisReview

The Paris Review account posts poems previously published in the review, past interviews with iconic writers, and plenty of pics with animals and books.

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22 Bookstagrammers On Instagram To Follow If You Love Reading

Connect with the book community through Instagram by following these 22 incredible readers!

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1. Brynn from @readyourworriesaway

About Me: My name is Brynn and I am a sixth-grade teacher with a passion for reading. I especially love reading outdoors when the weather is nice here in Wisconsin! I started this bookstagram account as a fun little hobby, and I never could have imagined making such great connections with others who love to read books too!

What Followers Can Expect: You can expect a lot of mystery/thriller books + reviews on my bookstagram — it’s my fave genre. I also love reading memoir, romance, true crime, literary fiction, and contemporary fiction! I also do some fun giveaways and weekly “ This or That ” polls in my stories!

A Recent Book I Loved: A recent favorite of mine is The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose. It’s a must-read for all thriller lovers! It was twisty, full of suspense, and kept me guessing. I was constantly reevaluating the evidence and trying to figure out all of the details, but I was left surprised over and over again. I loved the powerful female lead, and the alternating perspectives between Sarah and Adam. As I got closer to the end, my heart was racing and I couldn’t read the words on the page fast enough. I needed answers!

2. Taryn from @mentallybooked

About Me: I'm a 23-year-old bookworm currently living in Atlanta with my childhood dog, Baxter. I majored in environmental science in college, but books are a hobby-turned-passion for me and I'd love to work in the publishing industry someday. Aside from reading, I also really love horror movies , ice cream , and fantasizing about my dream NYC brownstone.

What Followers Can Expect: I read and feature a wide range of new and backlist titles on my page, from contemporary and literary fiction to speculative, magical realism. I hope everyone who follows my page knows to expect honest reviews and bright, colorful photos.

A Recent Book I Loved: At the end of last year, I read Crosshairs by Catherine Hernandez, which is a dystopian novel set in Canada that inspects issues of climate disaster, social justice, and cultural identity. In fact, it's now one of my favorite books of all time. Another, slightly more recent, favorite is Bestiary by K-Ming Chang. I read this one in January and it's the perfect book for people who like weird but lyrical magical realism.

3. Taylor from @bookswithtay

About Me: My name is Taylor, and I’m a Texan native now living in New York City . I grew up reading, but didn’t read a single book for leisure in college. I found myself having a lot of time to read on my commute on the subway, so I was able to pick up the habit again.

What Followers Can Expect: They can expect reviews across all genres and a diverse array of authors! I make it a point to prioritize and amplify BIPOC authors, and all of my reviews are 100% genuine and honest. I take all the photos myself (usually in my apartment) and occasionally in the city — with a guest appearance from my cat, George.

A Recent Book I Loved: I recently read N.K. Jemisin’s The City We Became , which was a really great speculative fiction novel. I highly recommend it, even if you’re not a fantasy novel reader. The City We Became is unlike any other fantasy novel I’ve read. She thrusts you straight into the world with little explanation, and you figure it out as the story progresses. (Although there is little world-building in this one — the setting is in present-day NYC.) ⁣Jemisin says she wrote this book as a love letter to New York City, and I wholeheartedly agree with that. This city is both gritty, resilient, and beautiful, and she captured that very well. ⁣

4. Emma from @bookedwithemma

About Me: My name is Emma Ito and I’m a bisexual half-Japanese public historian in an academic/archival library. I specifically focus on Virginia and Southern history, and Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) history in the South. I strongly believe honest history is so important, and reading is one key avenue toward learning history that wasn’t taught in the classroom.

What Followers Can Expect: Followers can expect to see a mix of critical reviews, beautiful bookshelves, and many nonfiction recommendations. I prioritize reading BIPOC/Disabled/2SLGBTQ+ authored books.

A Recent Book I Loved: AHH, this is so hard! I am currently reading The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr. and find myself absolutely swept away by the beautiful prose in this. (I highly recommend checking out the incredible reviews for this book from @ thatgoodgoodbook, @ ablackmanreading , and @ _litmedown , who all influenced me to pick this up.) I also always recommend Displacement by Kiku Hughes!

5. Joy from @smileitsjoy

About Me: My name is Joy Melody and I am currently a doctoral student focusing on health communication — specially how Black women communicate about their reproductive health. I am a native of Fort Worth, Texas. I am an advocate for Black mxn and womxn, especially graduate students, who also may have learning disabilities and mental health disorders, like myself.

What Followers Can Expect: Followers can expect Black books and the books of other authors of color to be prioritized. I give honest and hilarious reviews. I also share a little bit of my non-reading life — student life, dog mom, young and married, and health journey.

A Recent Book I Loved: This is tough! A recent book I enjoyed is one I JUST finished: Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson. It drops in the States in the coming months, but it just took my breath away. It’s a must-read!

6. Whit from @bookqueen_whit

About Me: My name is Whitney and I am a self-proclaimed “Aficionado of the Finest Books.” I currently reside in Dallas, with big dreams of owning a bookstore one day.

What Followers Can Expect: Followers can expect a wide range of genres and fun book pictures to go along with whatever I’m reading or obsessing over at the moment. I’ll go from showcasing Black authors and social justice issues to jumping into a scary, disturbing psychological thriller that will keep you up at night. I can then wake up the next day and pop a romance on my feed. I take pride in posting a wide variety of options for the average reader.

A Recent Book I Loved: I actually have two books I recently read that I truly enjoyed! The first was We Were Eight Years in Power by Ta-Nehisi Coates. It touched on each year of President Barack Obama ’s administration. It was a brutally honest work of art. I loved everything about it. The next book I read was a psychological thriller titled Confessions on the 7:45 by Lisa Unger. This book totally made me forget about everything that was going on around me. I fell deep into this story and I applaud the author for allowing us to experience just a glimpse of her creative mind.

7. Sarah from @tipsybookreviews

About Me: Hi, I’m Sarah! I’m a bookworm in my mid-twenties and when I’m not reading, you can find me watching true crime shows and drinking wine.

What Followers Can Expect: I post lots of book reviews paired with drink recommendations that I think would be perfect to sip on while reading! I also cohost the #BottomsUpBuddyRead with my friend, Alison (@ talkbookstome_ ), which has been a great way to connect with other book lovers!

A Recent Book I Loved: I recently read Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano and I absolutely loved it! That book was quirky, entertaining, and such a page turner! I loved the wild ride that this one was...just as Finlay got herself into more and more tricky situations, I couldn’t help but root for her! Sometimes I’d be internally screaming at Finlay for some of the choices she made, but there were also tons of laugh out loud moments! Cosimano totally nailed the setting with this one too! As a Northern VA native myself, I was fangirling over the locations mentioned in the book.

8. Marissa from @allegedlymari

About Me: I am in my last semester of law school and preparing to take the bar exam in July. I started my account a little over two years ago and have loved all of the connections and friends I have made.

What Followers Can Expect: I post a lot of personal experiences. I like to discuss how a book triggered a memory or my interpretation of a story. I don't do star reviews on my page. Every book is different for every person, and it feels weird to say I didn't like a book and possibly dissuade someone from reading it. I do highlight the books I love and speak as to how I connected with them, but I won't do a traditional review. Also, I have been involved with advocacy for human rights for several years and that bleeds into everything I do. And of course, dog and beer content!

A Recent Book I Loved: A Cup of Water Under My Bed by Daisy Hernandez. Wow! What a book. I highlighted just about every page in that book.

9. Abby from @bookmarkedbya

About Me: I'm Abby — an avid reader based in Houston. I'm also a lover of houseplants, dogs, and cross-stitching. You can usually find me on the couch with my pup, Murphy, a good book, and a glass of bubbly.

What Followers Can Expect: You can expect fun, honesty, and a wide range of book recommendations from young adult fiction to memoirs and everything in between. And I think I'm funny, so maybe some laughs!

A Recent Book I Loved: I'm always ready to love what I'm reading, and fortunately, that is often the case for me! Recently, I adored Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas. It was pure joy. I loved the rich, complex portrayal of a trans boy — living and loving and being a badass, fighting for his family to respect his identity and smashing through barriers! I’m obsessed with the portrayals of brujx and their magical powers and loved learning more about Dia de Los Muertos. There’s even a twist at the end that I was not at all expecting! This YA is as close to perfect as I’ve found, and I so highly recommend it.

10. Hannah from @thepaperbackbruncher

About Me: Hey, I'm Hannah, and I am an Arizona millennial bookstagrammer. I have an "energizer bunny" enthusiasm for books (aka I can't stop, won't stop). You can find me dancing (badly), telling dad jokes (well), and sharing my social media tips and tricks. I try to make my account as fun as possible because reading should be fun and being serious is boring.

What Followers Can Expect: The Paperback Bruncher is full of all sorts of bookish variety. I love featuring Little Free Libraries, stylish book-inspired outfits, livestreams with other bookstagrammers and booktokers, books in all formats (audiobooks are my jam), my passion for my local library, and more! Posting reels is definitely my favorite part of Instagram — besides chatting with bookish friends in my DMs.

A Recent Book I Loved: I recently read the new release The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon. Solomon somehow made tropes we see all the time seem new and exciting again (enemies to lovers, fake dating... and ONE BED?!), and I can't stop recommending this hilarious romance. Shay Goldstein has followed in her father's footsteps, finding a career in public radio. She is a damn good producer, but dreams of being on air. Enter the new self-assured hire, Dominic, who is only interested in serious radio...none of that "puff piece" type content that Shay is so good at. They instantly butt heads, but with the station struggling to stay afloat, Shay pitches a concept of a new show, cohosted by exes. Their boss appoints them as the two for the job, even though they never dated. Add this one to your TBR — you won't be sorry!

11. Amanda from @lilacsandliterature

About Me: I’m a born and raised Mainer and a stay-at-home mom to three little boys. I have a love of everything related to books in all forms: print, ebook, and audio! You can always find me listening to an audiobook or devouring a true crime documentary or podcast!

What Followers Can Expect: If I’m lucky enough to earn a follow, I hope I don’t disappoint! I read a wide variety of genres so I’ll have a little something for everyone. I also have a love of '90s nostalgia, so my stories are often full of funny memes, '90s memories, or a sad video if you need a good cry!

A Recent Book I Loved: A book I absolutely devoured was The Babysitter by Liza Rodman and Jennifer Jordan. It’s the perfect mix of true crime and memoir, which are two of my favorite genres. It’s incredibly chilling but so well written. This will be a true crime novel I recommend to anyone interested in the subject. Informative but not written dry or like a textbook in any capacity. I applaud both writers for diving deep into secrets and sharing so much with the audience.⁣⁣

12. Jasmine from @magicinsalem

About Me: My name is Jasmine and I live in Salem, Massachusetts. I love tea, books, and finding joy in simple pleasures that allow me to live a slow, intentional life.

What Followers Can Expect: My followers can expect a mix between curated flatlays and lifestyle shots. I love photographing and sharing content like my latest read, indoor cozy snapshots and coffee, plus some New England architecture. Living in Salem, I'm lucky to have a lot of history around me, and a lot of it overlaps with classic literature!

A Recent Book I Loved: As someone who adores (and honestly misses!) the 2000s, I just finished reading Jessica Simpson's biography Open Book . It's written in a way where I felt like she was my friend, telling me about the wild ride she's had in life and Hollywood. It was a quick, easy read but still incredibly insightful.

13. Sowmya from @bookishelflife

About Me: My name is Sowmya, originally from southern India but the USA has been my home for over a decade now. I live in North Carolina with my husband, my 7-year-old daughter, and my fur baby Thor, who you might see on my feed occasionally. My grandfather was a master storyteller. I grew up listening to him telling me stories of Indian mythology and folklore. I owe my passion for reading to him.

What Followers Can Expect: My first love will always be fantasy. People can expect a lot of gushing and fangirling over fantasy books on my account, particularly YA fantasy. I am also an advocate of #ownvoices and diverse reads as I believe that representation matters A LOT. Along with reviews and recommendations, people will also find some goofy stories, snippets of my daily life, and mental health talk on my posts and stories. I consider my feed a positive and safe space in the community. I am very friendly and a rather chatty person, so you can come say hello anytime. Just make sure you read my favorite books or I will try to convince (aka nag) you to pick them up. ;)

A Recent Book I Loved: This is a tough one because I read a lot of great books last year! My current obsessions are Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco and The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune. I read an advanced reader copy of Kingdom of the Wicked back in August and my obsession hasn’t ceased since then!

14. Amber from @byamberburns

About Me: I'm Amber and I'm pretty much obsessed with books and creating content. I live in Philadelphia where I work full time as a digital content strategist and also create content as a blogger and YouTuber. When I'm not reading or working, you can find me taking long walks through the city and popping into my favorite coffee shop for a (socially distant, masked up) latte (to go).

What Followers Can Expect: I like to think of my blog and social media as my "URL" living room, so you'll find the kind of things you'd talk about when coming over to visit a good friend. I, of course, talk about the books I'm reading and loving, but I also like to share content on mental wellness and how I'm doing my best to survive and thrive in quarantine.

A Recent Book I Loved: Just like the rest of the world right now, I am absolutely obsessed with Bridgerton ! I started reading the books on Kindle once the show dropped and I'm literally eating them up like candy.

15. Danzi from @danzibooks

About Me: My name is Danielle, but you can call me Danzi! I was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, and I currently live in Washington, DC. I’ve been an avid reader since childhood, and I always got in trouble for reading until all hours of the morning. Don’t get me wrong – I still read until all hours of the morning, but now I just don’t get in trouble. I regularly choose books over people, and I’m rarely sorry for it.

What Followers Can Expect: Honest reviews, diverse recommendations, and (my attempts at) gorgeous photos! I love reading YA and adult science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary fiction, and I showcase these stories from BIPOC authors, including writers from the Caribbean Diaspora. I also use my page to manage my anxiety, and I encourage my followers to prioritize their mental health. I’m grateful that it has not only been a creative outlet, but also a way to build community and make genuine friendships. Black Bookstagram is magical, and my B2Weirdos are everything!

A Recent Book I Loved: The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna! What a beautiful story of grief and grit, betrayal and belonging, trauma and triumph. It is dark and feminist and has everything I want in YA – rich world-building, meaningful themes, critical examination of power structures. And most importantly, Black Girl Magic!

16. Sam from @never_ending_novels

About Me: Bonjour, everyone! I would describe myself as not all there — but I’m here!

What Followers Can Expect: My followers can expect a good time and a safe place to chat...and to expect the unexpected.

A Recent Book I Loved: A recent book that I truly loved was From Blood And Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout!

17. Lauren from @agalsgottaread

About Me: I’m a special education teacher and when I’m not teaching my tiny humans, I’m probably planning my wedding for June! I prefer series over stand-alone books, dogs over cats, iced coffee over hot, hammocks over beach towels...and if I bring home one more plant I think my fiancé will call off our wedding.

What Followers Can Expect: If you stumble across my account, you’ll find my random thoughts and my amateur photography skills on some books I like. I read a wide variety of genres, but you’ll mostly see a bunch of thrillers, fantasy, and YA with a sprinkle of romance!

A Recent Book I Loved: A recent book that I really enjoyed was Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur, I highly recommend!

18. Bernie from @apaperbacklife

About Me: I’m a 23-year-old Latina living in Texas. I’m working on getting my MLIS. It’s my dream to make a career out of my love of books!

What Followers Can Expect: If you stumble upon my bookstagram you can expect to find lots and lots of picture of me with my cup of tea (or coffee! Depending on how much caffeine I need that day) and whatever book I’m reviewing that day. Usually a contemporary book.

A Recent Book I Loved: What You Wish For by Katherine Center. It was such a feel-good book! It’s definitely going on my favorite books of the year list! I loved the writing style, the dialogue, our quirky main character, the romance, the fact that it made me laugh, and how invested in the characters I became. I loved that it made me feel all sunny and warm inside. I dare you to read this book and not fall in love with the characters! Or the setting, for that matter. I was ready to pack my bags and head to Galveston after reading this.

19. Kat from @themagikat

About Me: Hiya! I'm Kat :) I'm a proud book nerd, theatre artist, BookTuber, and hug connoisseur. I love sunshine, the color yellow, and pretty words!

What Followers Can Expect: My followers can expect book aesthetics, silly anecdotes, honest reviews/recs, and lots and lots of love!

A Recent Book I Loved: I recently finished the last 500 pages of The Priory Of The Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon in under 24 hours, and I loved every single page. Check out my BookTube video about it here !

20. Gisselle from @gissellereads

About Me: I am from Puerto Rico and currently live in Atlanta. I rediscovered my love for reading three years ago when I suddenly had some free time after leaving a job in public accounting. I am a CPA by day and book blogger by night. I love reading across all genres and discussing books with other book lovers. I started my bookstagram account two years ago and my blog ( gissellereads.com ) one year ago.

What Followers Can Expect: I read books across all genres, so you can expect to see variety in my account. You’ll see diversity not only in genres but also authors. I love posting creative pictures and book reviews, and you’ll see the occasional appearance of my dog, Dante. I enjoy recommending books with themes — for seasons and all things book related.

A Recent Book I Loved: I fell in love with the young adult genre in 2020. I used to not read YA because I literally thought it was meant to be read by teenagers, and I was so wrong! I realized this was a special genre after reading Elizabeth Acevedo’s books ( Clap When You Land and With The Fire On High ) and quickly started reading more of the genre. I stumbled upon Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe , and it is a book that will stay with me for a while. What I loved the most about this book is the characters: I was so attached to them by the end of the book that I didn’t want it to end. The relationship between Ari and Dante is so beautiful and heartbreaking at times. If you like audiobooks please do yourself a favor and listen to it in audio. It is narrated by Lin Manuel Miranda and it is perfection.

21. Lupita from @lupita.reads

About Me: My name is Lupita I am a columnist for the Washington Independent Review of Books and a book curator for BESE media company, founded by actress and activist Zoe Saldana. I am a passionate reader amplifying and highlighting books written by authors of color through my bookstagram account.

What Followers Can Expect: I think people who follow along with my bookish journey can expect intimate reflections about the books I read. The ways in which they might have taught me something new or helped me grow or give me language for a lived experience I didn't have language for before. There is also sweaty selfies, books and beer photos, and of course my family.

A Recent Book I Loved: A recent book I really enjoy and haven't stopped thinking about is Milk Blood Heat by Dantiel W. Moniz. There's something about the subtle but arresting descriptive lines like, "I had two hands held out, waiting to receive my due" followed by a thing that is heavy, in this case/story a character lamenting the requests and urgencies of a family and friends to become a mother only to miscarry. It's moments like this sprinkled through this collection that makes it near impossible not to see yourself as a witness in a room to these stories and characters.

22. AJ from @readingwithglamour

About Me: I'm a Virgo and introverted extrovert, born and raised in Stone Mountain, Georgia. I currently live in Houston. I'm a Howard University graduate...H-U! You know! I've been an educator for 10 years (currently a school counselor).

What Followers Can Expect: Followers can expect reviews and highlights of BIPOC authors, genuine engagement (I enjoy interacting with my followers), fun reels, and a little glamour (no pun intended!). I also started #saintsofbookstagram to highlight faith-based books and literature to share the message of grace and hope.

A Recent Book I Loved: I'm a church girl at heart, so Deesha Philyaw's The Secret Lives of Church Ladies has been the highlight of my most recent reads. It's not your typical book about women in the Christian church. It's an exposé of fictional short stories reflecting real life scenarios that, ironically, contradict all the things Church girls are taught to be and do. I believe that every Church girl can find a piece of herself in these stories. It's a must-read.

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Instagram for Writers [2024]: How to Get the Most out of It

Over the past few years, Instagram has become one of the most popular social media platforms . The visual-first setup is easy to use, highly engaging, and still growing. As an author, Instagram offers unique opportunities to interact with your fans and boost the size of your audience. In this article, we’ll look at how you can use Instagram to reach your writing goals .

• The benefits of using Instagram as an author
• How to set up your own author Instagram page
• What you should post on Instagram to grow and reach your followers

Table of contents

• You can attract new readers.
• You can connect with your existing audience.
• You can get more free attention compared to other platforms.
• You can keep people updated on new releases.
• Instagram or Facebook? Do I need both?
• 1. Download the Instagram app
• 2. Create an account
• 3. Connect to Facebook
• 4. Complete the profile setup
• 5. Create a new Instagram business page
• 6. Finish editing your profile
• A peek into your life.
• Inspiring quotes.
• News about Upcoming books.
• 1. Give a theme to all of your posts.
• 2. Use Instagram stories.
• A Scheduling App
• A List of the Best Bookstagram Hashtags
• Instagram for Authors: Final thoughts

Why is Instagram good for authors?

For starters, Instagram has a hyper-engaged audience. The latest Instagram report shows there are over one billion Instagram users every month , with 60% logging in daily. These numbers mean the platform is now the fastest growing social media website. So, having an Instagram page along with a Facebook author page can be super beneficial for finding and connecting with readers.

You also get better visibility on Instagram compared to Facebook and Twitter. More than that, the rate of engagement with Instagram is better than all the others combined . This offers great potential for authors to reach new readers and develop stronger engagement with their existing fans.

Author Belinda Pollard used Instagram to grow her platform to great success. In her first six months, she met journalists who accepted book copies, found bookstore owners who agreed to stock copies of her book and connected directly with people who ended up purchasing her book. Not too shabby for six months’ work!

Here are some ways you can benefit from an Instagram account:

The biggest benefit of using Instagram for authors is that it offers greater opportunities to grow your following. Because Instagram's users are so active, if you consistently post quality content (more about that later), people are more likely to read it and engage with you than on other social media sites .

Here are a few strategies you can use to grow your following:

• Follow bloggers who review books: If you do, it will increase the chances of your book getting reviewed.
• Connect with people who follow authors in your genre: Rather than connecting with other authors, look at their list of followers to find engaged readers.
• Use relevant hashtags: Make sure you’re using the right hashtags so readers can find your work (more on this later).

Not only do you connect with new readers, but Instagram also makes it easier to get more familiar with your existing audience. The more your followers see you behind the scenes, the more they’ll see you as an authority in your field. Along with that, they’ll see you as a person, rather than just an author. Many writers use Instagram to give their audience a peek behind the curtains.

Instagram is newer compared to other social media such as Facebook and Twitter, which many would argue have reached their saturation point.

Facebook is full of ads and other messages these days, making it almost impossible to get good exposure on posts from your page.

Though there are ads and other messages on Instagram, it has not reached the saturation point–especially for authors. While Instagram is growing for authors, you can still get in somewhat early, which is a huge advantage.

Some authors use Instagram to keep their fans and followers updated. In fact, you can keep your readers up-to-date on your entire writing process, from jotting down ideas all the way to publication. This way your book will be more top-of-mind when it becomes available for purchase — that's a good thing.

Let’s face it. You didn’t become an author so you could spend hours on social media liking pages and commenting on posts. When it comes to social media, it can feel like you’re on a treadmill–always moving, but never getting anywhere.

So, do you need both Instagram and Facebook pages? Or can you just use one?

Personally, I think you do need a Facebook page. Even if you don’t use it much, you’ll want a Facebook page to run ads. Where Facebook pages tend to struggle is engagement. In the old days of Facebook, you could post to your page, and it would be seen by most of your followers. Now, only a tiny percentage of your audience actually sees your posts.

Instagram for authors comes in handy for connection. You’ll have direct access to your followers and they’ll be able to see more of your posts. Instagram also seems like a more personal platform as opposed to a Facebook page.

All that said, many readers are on one platform but not the other, so using both isn't a bad idea. You can recycle your content from one platform to the other to get more exposure without much more work.

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How to set up an Instagram author page

When creating an Instagram page for your author business, you'll want to create a business page, instead of a personal account. Having a business account will give you access to ads, along with better reporting metrics for your author page . Creating an account with Instagram’s platform is easy.

Unlike Facebook or Twitter, Instagram is a platform recommended for mobile devices. So, if you’ve never used Instagram before, you’ll want to download the app. This app is available on different devices such as smartphones and tablets. And you can find it in just about every app store available.

If you want to use Instagram on a desktop computer, visit the Instagram website .

Once you have downloaded the app, launch it and create your Instagram account. There are two ways of creating the account:

• Sign up using your email address or you can use your phone number. Then provide the username you want to use on the account.
• Create it through your Facebook account. Login to your Facebook and then link your account. If you’ve used an author email to sign up for Facebook, this should be the option you choose.

If you have already created an account, you just need to sign in and then proceed to the profile page.

When you first register with Instagram, you’ll automatically begin with a personal profile. However, if you want to use Instagram for your author business, connect your account to a Facebook business page.

To do that, complete the following:

• Click the profile icon to access your profile. You'll know you're on your profile when you see your posts and profile picture.
• From here, tap on the three parallel lines in the top right corner of the screen.
• Click the settings cog at the top of the menu.
• Tap on ‘Account.'
• At the very bottom of the ‘Account' menu, tap on ‘Switch to Professional Account.'
• Click the prompt to connect to Facebook. Select “Choose a page,” and set the page to “public.” Click “OK.”
• Instagram will then ask for permission to manage your Facebook pages. Look through the list of Facebook business pages you’ve already created. Select the right page and click “Next.”

To finish your profile, you must give an email , phone number, and address for your business. Fill in at least one of these contact fields to proceed. Don’t be surprised if the app auto-fills a part of this since it’s connected to your Facebook page.

Click “Done,” and go to your profile. A new graph icon should appear at the top of the Instagram app. This is your Insights page where you can find extra tracking and business metrics.

Set a title for your page and choose the category that best describes your business. While there are over 1000 business categories you can choose from, you’ll most likely be selecting “author”.

Go to your profile and click “Edit Profile.” Here you can add a photo, bio , and website link. Consider book Instagrammer Elizabeth Sagan’s profile for instance. In her Instagram profile, she includes a related Instagram page, an email for inquiries, and her most important link.

What you should post on Instagram

As mentioned earlier, what you post plays a huge part in how successful Instagram for authors can be. For maximum engagement, you’ll want to post quality content consistently. Here are a few ideas on what you can post on your Instagram page.

There are lots of great things you can post on Instagram that can grab a new reader's attention. If you post exclusive sneak peeks into your day, it will help you connect with your audience and be more relatable. While not all of your audience can relate to a book, they can relate to someone who enjoys time with their family and pets.

Share with your audience interesting things about your life — things that make you happy — and include some behind the scenes fun. Essentially, moments you’d want to share with friends.

Stephanie Danler offers her audience snapshots into her daily life, her writing process, and getting caught working on vacation (haven’t we all been there).

Quotes have been a staple of Instagram for years now. Inspiring quotes are easy to digest, very share-able, and have high engagement. Magazine and online course provider Foundr used mostly quotes to grow their Instagram page to over two-million subscribers.

You can even use quotes from your upcoming books. Melissa Frey, for example, has done this with her book the Prophecy of the Codex.

You can turn to Instagram to promote any upcoming books that are on the horizon. By posting the book’s cover — along with any other promo images — you can build anticipation for your new release.

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Since Instagram is a visual platform, many accounts have an over-arching theme to their profiles. The theme can come from the posts, or even the colors used. Booknerdbecky is a book blogger with a great account that has an incredibly consistent look and feel to it.

Stories are videos and images that stay at the top of your Instagram profile for 24 hours . They’re an awesome way to show glimpses of your daily life and share funny little tidbits. Instagram stories also have high engagement rates, with popular accounts boasting over a 92% completion rate .

Plus, when you reach the 10,000 follower milestone, you gain access to Instagram’s “swipe up’” feature. After swiping, followers are then taken to a link of your choosing outside of Instagram. Use this to direct people to your author website or to your book's sales page.

3. Keep it Relevant

While it's important to be yourself on Instagram, you also don't want to spread yourself too thin or post about every idea that you have. You want to keep things relevant to your intentions, which I assume (since you're a writer) have something to do with your writing.

You need to know what your target audience is, and then make sure you're delivering content that is relevant to that audience. Otherwise they will not engage with you as well, and that will sink your chances of getting picked up by Instagram's algorithm.

So pick that part of yourself that you want to shine the spotlight on, and angle each Instagram post to be a variation on that theme. It will make things a lot better.

4. Be Consistent

As with most social media platforms, consistency is key. That is why I generally recommend authors only pick one or two social media platforms that they like, then run with those. Because to be consistent on too many platforms would be exhausting after enough time, and would likely cause burnout .

So you'll want to keep posting, post similar content, and post all the time.

If this is a problem to constantly check into Instagram, you could consider using a service like Buffer to scheduled a bunch of posts all at once so they appear over time.

In addition to posting consistently, you should also engage consistently. By this I mean be sure to take time responding to comments, commenting on other people's Instagram pages, liking posts you find interesting, etc. This will also boost your chances of increased exposure.

Tools to use with Instagram

By now, you’ve probably noticed the power that Instagram can have on your business. But it can be a lot of work. Luckily, there are some tools that can help you with your Instagram page.

One thing I don’t like about Instagram is their sub-par link sharing. Unlike other platforms, you can’t add links to your posts. In fact, you can only have one link in your bio, which is where a lot of accounts steer their users to. Luckily there’s a tool called Linktree that allows you to store all your links on an easy to use dashboard. This way, when a user clicks your Instagram bio link, they’ll see various links and resources.

This is great when you want to give people the option of buying your book, reading your blog, or downloading a recent podcast interview, etc. Here’s an example of what that might look like.

There are plenty of apps that let you schedule Instagram posts. Back in the early Instagram days, you had to post manually. And for marketers, it was a nightmare.

Luckily, today things are a much less tedious. Platforms like Later and Hootsuite are helpful Instagram scheduling tools.

Examples of Instagram Authors Who Are Killing It!

We've compiled a list of authors who have great Instagram accounts, and who you should definitely follow if you want a good sense of what it should look like.

We touched on hashtags earlier, but they deserve their own section. Using hashtags can boost your profile’s growth quickly.

If you’re unfamiliar with how hashtags work, they’re basically tags that makes your posts easier for readers to find. For example, if you tag your post with #bookwork, people all over the world who search for that tag can find your posts.

Here is a comprehensive list of hashtags that you can use (though don't overstuff your posts with them):

• General Bookstagram and Book-Related Hashtags: #bookstagram #books #booklover #book #bookworm #bookstagrammer #reading #bookish #bookaddict #booknerd #bibliophile #instabook #booksofinstagram #readersofinstagram #read #bookaholic #booksbooksbooks #bookphotography #bookshelf #booklove #love #bookreview #bookcommunity #bookblogger #instabooks #booklovers #reader #igreads #bookrecommendations
• Bookworm, Reading, and Review Hashtags: #bookishphotography #whattoreadnext #readallday #bookworms #bookwormproblems #bookpic #newreads #readingtime #readingisfundamental #whatimreading #bookreviewer #bookpost #tbrpile #justread #readingaddict #avidreader #readallthebooks #booksta #booksandbooks #readaholic #booksarelife #bookwormlife #amreading #readinglist #readmore #reads #currentread #booknerdigan
• Bookstagram Community Hashtags: #bookstagrammers #bookcollector #readinglife #bookobsessed #bedtimereading #readerforlife #bookshark #bookpicture #bookishphoto #booksaremagic #bookster #bookishproblems #bookstoread #bookrecommendation #bookaesthetic #bookishlife #readstagram #girlswhoread #readersofinsta #bookrec #booksbooksandmorebooks #riotgrams #booksbooksbooks #booksonbooks
• Book Blogging and Reviewing Hashtags: #bookblog #bookblogger #bookblogging #bookbloggers #bookbloggerlife #bookbloggersofig #bookblogs #bookbloggersofinstagram #bookbloggerbooks #bookbloggerpost #bookbloggerslife #bookreviewblog #bookblogginglife #bookstagramblogger
• Book Club Hashtags: #bookclub #bookclubofinstagram #bookclubs #bookclubbook #bookclubsofinstagram #bookclubreads #bookclubstagram #bookclubpick #bookclubread #bookclubselection #bookclubbooks #bookclubbing #bookclubmeeting #bookclubdaily #instabookclub
• Book Haul Hashtags: #bookhaul #bookhauls #bookhauler
• Book of the Month Hashtags: #bookofthemonth #botm #bookofthemonthclub
• Bookshelf and Shelfie Hashtags: #bookshelf #shelfie #bookshelves #bookshelfie #bookshelfporn #shelfiesunday #shelfies #shelfielicious #shelfiesaturday #shelfiegoals #shelfiedecor #shelfiestyling #shelfielove #shelfielust #shelfietime #shelfieinspo #shelfiestyle #shelfiesnotselfies #shelfiequeen #shelfielife #bookshelfstyling #bookshelfgoals #bookshelflove
• Book Stack and Pile Hashtags: #bookstack #bookspines #bookpile #stackofbooks #bookstacks #bookstacksaturday #bookstackchallenge #bookstacksunday #bookstacking #bookstackattack
• Bookstore Hashtags: #bookstore #bookstores #bookstoresofinstagram
• Books and Animals Hashtags: #booksandcats #catsandbooks #pawsandpages #booksanddogs #dogsandbooks
• Books and Beverages Hashtags: #booksandbeans #bookandcoffee #coffeebook #coffeeandcurrentlyreading #booksandtea #bookandtea #teaandbooks #booksandwine #bookandwine #wineandbooks #booksandcoffee #coffeeandbooks
• Cookbook Hashtags: #cookbook #cookbooks #cookbookstagram #cookbookclub #cookbookaddict #cookingbook #cookbooklove #cookbookcollector #cookbookreview #cookbooklover
• Current Read and Reading Hashtags: #currentread #currentreads #currentlyreading #amreading
• Book Flatlay and Photography Hashtags: #bookflatlay #flatlay #flatlayoftheday #fromabove #viewfromabove #viewfromthetop
• Giveaway Hashtags: #giveaway #bookgiveaway #bookgiveaways
• Harry Potter Hashtags : #harrypotter #harrypotteredit #harrypotteredits #harrypotterbooks #harrypotterbook #harrypotterfans #harrypotterforever #harrypotterfan #harrypotterseries #harrypotterlove #harrypotteraesthetic
• Journal and Journaling Hashtags: #journal #journaling #creativejournaling #journalinspiration #journals #journalcommunity #journaladdict #journallove #creativejournal
• Library Hashtags: #library #librarylove #librarybooks #librariesofinstagram #libraryloans #librarylover #libraryporn #publiclibrary #loveyourlibrary #publiclibraries #borrowedbooks #librariesrock #libraryphotography #librarybook #librarygirl #libraryofinstagram #librarygram #libraryshelfie #libraryhaul #librarycard #librarygoals #libraryofbookstagram #librarytime
• Books and Nature Hashtags: #booksandplants #plantsandbooks #bookplants #booksandflowers #flowersandbooks
• Book Quotes Hashtags: #bookquote #bookquotes #bookquoteoftheday
• Book Review Hashtags: #bookreview #bookreviewers #bookreviewblog
• Romance Book Hashtags: #ireadromance #romancebook #romancebooks #readromance #gottareadromance #romancereaders #amreadingromance #romcombooks #romancenovels #romancereader #romancereadersofinstagram #romancereads #romancenovel #romancebookstagram #romancereaders
• Self-Care Hashtags: #selfcare #selfcarethreads #selfcarelove #selfcaredaily #selfcarefirst #selfcarematters
• Literary Travel Hashtags: #literarytravel #literarytravels #booktravel #booktravels #booktraveler
• Young Adult (YA) Book Hashtags: #ireadya #yabookstagram #yabooks #yafiction #yalit #iloveya #yabookstagrammer
• Weekly Themed Hashtags: #socksunday #sundayshelfie #mugmonday #teatuesday #newreleasetuesday #pubday #waitingonwednesday #throwbookthursday #flatlay

And guess what! Kindlepreneur actually offers a Hashtag Generator for free! It will give you a great foundation of Instagram hashtags relevant to your genre or your purpose with social media. Check it out here .

When used correctly, your Instagram page can grow your author business by helping you connect with a multitude of highly engaged readers.

If you decide to go the Instagram route, try to be consistent. Remember, Instagram is a social network. The more social you are, the more you share and interact with readers, the more connections you'll form.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is instagram good for writers.

Instagram is one of the best social media platforms for writers. It allows you to have a clear brand, is a great visual medium for promoting books, and gets frequent engagement compared to some other social media platforms. Plus it doesn't take the hours and hours that a YouTube channel might.

How do writers get noticed on Instagram?

You can try a variety of tasks, but the most important goals are to use hashtags strategically, engage yourself on Instagram, post regularly, ask questions, and experiment. The more you engage and experiment, the more you will learn about what works and what doesn't.

How much do Instagram writers make?

This depends on how many follows you have. For writers, 10,000 followers results in an estimated $88 per post, assuming you are engaging in affiliate marketing or your own books. If you have more followers, that number will be higher. For example, influencers with a million followers can earn over $600 per post.

Can I sell my book on Instagram

Yes, you can sell your book on Instagram. It has been proven to be one of the best ways to build a following and thereby sell your book on Instagram. Beware, however. You have to put in the work in order to sell books. Throwing up a few posts on Instagram and hoping for sales will not cut it.

What should an author post on Instagram?

There are many great post ideas of authors, including cover reveals, unboxing videos, quotes, book reviews, Bookstagram graphics, news in your field, sharing other books in your genre, sharing a slice of your life, etc. The important thing is that you remain consistent.

Can I post poetry on Instagram?

Yes, you can absolutely post poetry on Instagram. In fact, InstaPoetry has taken off in the last few years. You can post it via quote posts, or record yourself reciting your poems. It's a great way to make your poetry far more engaging than just a printed page.

What is the best time to post on Instagram for writers?

While times tend to change, some data suggests that the best time to post to Instagram is between 2am and 5pm eastern time, with 5pm and between 8-9am being the best times. The best day to post on Instagram is on Wednesdays.

How often should writers post on Instagram?

I would recommend at least once per day, but it really depends on your comfort level. However, the more you post, and the more frequently you post, the more likely you are to find engagement and growth in your Instagram page. So expect to post at least once per day if possible.

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Thank you. This was really helpful. As an aspiring writer, I wanted to ask you if I should create another account on instagram for my writing work or should I use the existing one only?

That depends. I love using Facebook for personal, so I don’t mix the two. But for Instagram, I use my personal. But that’s just my preference.

Thanks for these great informations! I have a question: how do I create a business facebook page if I don’t want people to know that I am the author? I’m asking because I use a pseudonym on my books, but I have a personal facebook with my name. I found that we are not allowed to create two or more facebook profiles, and Im pretty sure we can’t create one with a pseudonym. I’m afraid to create the business facebook and people find my real name as the owner or admin. Thanks in advance.

As a first time author on Kindle e books, I chose to use a pseudonym. Can I open an Instagram account under my pseudonym rather than my real name. I am an ex- police officer and would wish not to disclose my identity to a larger audience. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Yes you can.

I was wondering now that we have the option to be on a creator account for instagram, if we (authors) should switch our business accounts to that?

That comes down to your personal preference. I personally don’t but I don’t have a major reason to separate between the two.

Great info. I could not find the profile link to link to Facebook. I’ll have to go to YouTube I guess to figure out how to do this. I’ll also be reading your post on hashtags for writers since I don’t know how to use them. I’ve never been on Instagram so it’s a new universe for me!!!

No problem – yeah, hashtags really help with discoverability.

Did you ever find the link to FB in the profile? I also don’t see where to change to a Professional Account.

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12 Best Instagram Accounts Book-Lovers Need To Follow [2024]

If you're an avid reader, you know how hard it is to keep up with every single book that's coming out. You might go on Goodreads or Amazon or some other site to find out what books are being released but there usually aren't any pictures available yet. Instagram is the perfect place for authors and publishers to promote their latest work and see what others are saying about the latest releases.

Whether you're a Young Adult, Romance, or Crime/Detective novel fan, then you'll definitely want to follow some of these great Instagram accounts for book lovers.

1. NYT Books - @nytbooks

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This account by The New York Times features book reviews, author interviews, and more.

They regularly post about new and upcoming books, as well as quotes from different books.

It's a great resource for book lovers who want to stay up-to-date on the latest news in the literary world.

Followers: NYT Books has 274K followers on Instagram.

2. Strand Book Store - @strandbookstore

Strand Book Store is an indie bookstore in New York with an Instagram account that showcases its amazing collection of books, beautiful interior, ranging from bookshelves to the cash register.

They regularly post photos of new books that are about to be released so you can start saving up to purchase them.

The Strand Book Store Instagram account is aesthetically pleasing and boosts the creativity of those who follow it.

Followers: Strand Book Store has 276K followers on Instagram.

3. Goodreads - @goodreads

Goodreads is the perfect account for book lovers who love to track their reading progress.

They post pictures of books that they're currently reading, as well as reviews and ratings of different books.

This Instagram account is just as good and is definitely worth following if you're looking for more book-related content.

Followers: Goodreads has 890K followers on Instagram.

4. Well-Read Black Girl - @wellreadblackgirl

The Well-Read Black Girl account is a great Instagram account for book lovers and readers of color.

They post pictures of books by black authors, as well as articles and interviews about black literature.

If you're looking for an account dedicated to black women and books, then check out Well-Read Black Girl.

Followers: Well-Read Black Girl has 428K followers on Instagram.

5. Madeleine Letellier - @bookishmadeleine

Madeleine is fond of reading books and loves to share her love for books with others.

They post diverse pictures of characters from different novels, as well as quotes from popular novels.

BookishMadeleine is a great account to follow if you're looking for inspiration for your next read.

Followers: Madeleine Letellier has 21.8K followers on Instagram.

6. Reese's Book Club - @reesesbookclub

Reese's Book Club is a great account for book lovers who love to read contemporary novels.

This account posts pictures of books that are currently being discussed by the club, as well as discussions about the different books.

If you're looking for a book club that's a little bit different, then Reese's Book Club is the account to follow.

Followers: Reese's Book Club has 2.2M followers on Instagram.

7. Chronicle Books - @chroniclebooks

Chronicle Books is the perfect account for book lovers who are looking to add some colour to their bookshelves.

They post amazing pictures of the upcoming kids' books, as well as pictures of bookstores and libraries.

Chronicle Books is the perfect account to follow if you have children or love children's books.

Followers: Chronicle Books has 212K followers on Instagram.

8. Book Bento Box - @bookbento

BookBento Box is a creative Instagram account that has tons of great ideas for anyone who loves books.

They post pictures of different creative book displays, along with suggestions on how to recreate them.

BookBento is a great account to follow if you're looking for something a little different.

Followers: Book Bento Box has 67.3K followers on Instagram.

9. The Last Bookstore - @lastbookstorela

The Last Bookstore is yet another account for book lovers who love visiting unique bookstores.

They post pictures of new and upcoming book releases as well as their current displays.

The Last Bookstore is a great account to follow for book lovers who live in Los Angeles.

Followers: The Last Bookstore has 100K followers on Instagram.

10. Penguin Random House - @penguinrandomhouse

Penguin Random House is another great publisher account related to popular books who posts quotes from the different novels.

He shares pictures of different books of different genres that will be released in the near future.

Penguin Random House is a great account to follow for book lovers who love to stay up-to-date on the latest news in the publishing world.

Followers: Penguin Random House has 658K followers on Instagram.

11. Rachael - @readingbringsjoy

Rachael’s account is perfect for book lovers who are looking to read books with a sense of humor.

She posts pictures and quotes from different funny books, as well as other humorous observations about life and literature.

If you're looking for an account that celebrates the joy of reading, then this is a great account to follow.

Followers: Rachael has 63.5K followers on Instagram.

12. Book of the Month - @bookofthemonth

The Book of the Month is a great account for book lovers who want to read about different genres.

They post pictures of their favorite books and also pictures of new books that they think everyone should read.

Book of the Month is a great account to follow for book lovers who are always looking for new books to read.

Followers: Book of the Month has 1.2M followers on Instagram.

Final Thoughts:

These are just some of the great Instagram accounts that book lovers will definitely enjoy.

We hope these accounts help you discover some new books to read and explore the world of Bookstagram.

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10 of the Best Book Clubs on Instagram

By A.W. Naves

If you love books and want to join a book club, there are many on Insta. Continue reading to learn about 10 of the best book clubs on Instagram worth following.

1. Salt Water Reads

Salt Water Reads on Instagram is maintained by The Southern Coastal Book Club. They feature book recommendations that range from heart-racing thrillers to light-hearted romances and everything in between, mostly newer releases from contemporary authors.

Books are usually of a length you would read on a vacation to the beach, thus the name of the book club. There is no formal membership. Curators recommend books for everyone interested to read and offer a venue for public discussion about thoughts on the reading material.

Become a part of the discussion.

2. Pure Wow Book Club

The Pure Wow Book Club promotes books on Instagram and encourages its followers to read and share their thoughts about the selections. In addition to recommended reading, it provides reels from organizers discussing their reading preferences and authors discussing their work.

Monthly giveaways of new books are open for all followers to receive copies of new publications with no requirements other than to interact with the book club on the social media site. Followers are also invited to tag the book club in their own book-related posts.

Learn more about the book club.

3. Ladies Lit Squad

The Ladies Lit Squad on Instagram is dedicated to the discussion of books written by women and Black authors. They recommend books on Instagram and promote independent booksellers. Followers are invited to comment on book selections they are reading via tagging.

The book club provides monthly prompts for reading selections and encourages additional reading by holding a yearly book challenge to inspire reading one or two books each month for the entire year. Choices of reading material are mostly classic or contemporary fiction.

Get involved in the chat.

4. Rebel Book Club

The Rebel Book Club aims to inspire learning through its book club by offering several non-fiction books to read each month. Members can read one or all three and then join in-person or virtual discussions to share their thoughts about the selections by tagging the book club.

Members can sign up for memberships that include in-person meetings of chapters in various locations of the UK or completely virtual meetings if that better suits their preference or location. You can keep up with everything happening in the group on their site and Instagram.

Join this book club.

5. Belletrist

Belletrist is an online book club started by actress Emma Roberts and her best friend, Karah Preiss. The book club operates completely online, bringing readers together to explore their monthly selections on Instagram and other venues that users may prefer.

The book club enjoys a variety of reading material that they examine through discussions with the author, as well as video and audio chats. You can also sign up for their newsletters and notifications of upcoming events that you can join, plus prize giveaways.

Find out more.

6. Once Upon a Book Club

Once Upon a Book Club puts the fun into reading with monthly subscription boxes that include a newly released book, along with fun little additions like author’s signature plates, bookmarks, and a bag of little prizes designed to be opened as you arrive on certain pages of the book.

The book club is open to readers in the United States. You are invited to read the book and then tag the book club on Instagram to foster discussion among readers. You can sign up for either adult or young adult fiction, so it is ideal for anyone. There are also plenty of giveaways.

Subscribe to this book club.

7. Our Shared Shelf

Our Shared Shelf (OSS) was started by actress Emma Watson as an intersectional bi-feminist book club to explore books that spoke to their community in some ways. In the years since it began, Watson has stepped away from the book club, but participants continue to share on Instagram via peer recommendations and posts that tag OSS.

The group is unmoderated, but Watson continues to make book recommendations several times a year based on her personal reading that followers can then read and discuss online as they see fit. More than 370,000 followers continue to keep this book club alive.

Follow OSS to join in.

8. Reese’s Book Club

Reese’s Book Club was started by none other than Hollywood icon, Reese Witherspoon. Every month, Reese recommends a woman-centric book for her followers to read and discuss on Instagram and various other social media outlets. The club is one of the liveliest on Instagram.

The book club not only posts reels from Reese, but also from other celebrities who have read the selected book or authors who discuss their writing process, characters, and plot. In addition to the book discussion, there are a lot of literary items in the group’s store to choose from.

Check out what they offer.

9. Barnes and Noble Book Club

When it comes to books, who knows them better than retail giant Barnes and Noble? In addition to monthly book selections focusing on new releases, their book club on Instagram offers a variety of interactions, in some cases following books from inception to publication with updates.

Cover reveals sweepstakes, reels made by everyone from well-known faces to random readers can all be found on their Instagram account. You will also be in the loop for the annual Book of the Year contest where they nominate books based on which ones were most loved by customers.

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10. Between Two Books

Florence Welch of the Indie Rock Band, Florence and the Machine, started this book club after a fan wrote to her and suggested that she should share her well-known love of reading with others. Between Two Books was born and has continued to grow via a website and social media.

In addition to recommended reading, their Instagram posts feature book discussions with other musicians and question and answer sessions with book authors. The book selection is quite eclectic but is selected from newly released contemporary fiction.

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Traces of Enayat , by Iman Mersal (Transit) . Literary obsession and detective work merge in this biography of Enayat al-Zayyat, an Egyptian writer who died by suicide in 1963, at the age of twenty-six, years before the publication of her only novel. Following the threads of al-Zayyat’s life, Mersal depicts the Egypt in which she grew up and the largely vanished Cairo where she lived, while chronicling her search for the forgotten author. “To trace someone,” Mersal writes, “is a dialogue that is perforce one-sided.” Indeed, despite assiduous research and interviews with surviving friends and family, Mersal experiences “despair at the possibility of knowing” the true story of al-Zayyat, whose remnants she embroiders with photographs, speculation, and personal reflections, leaving behind a seductive mystery.

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The Brooks Ghost 16 Is One of the Most Popular Shoes in the US—For Good Reason

By Tanner Bowden

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Ghosting is no good, very bad, don't do it—unless we're talking about Brooks' Ghost running shoe, which is not just the company's best-seller and GQ's top running shoe pick, but also the most purchased performance running shoe in the United States. As such, if you're “Ghosting” your runs, we wholeheartedly co-sign your efforts and wish you well.

The Ghost has been steadily updated since its inception—never falling prey to trends of the time. For instance, when it was first launched in 2008, the minimalist craze started by Christopher McDougall's 2009 book Born to Run was in full effect. Since then, we've seen the maximalist craze that has come in response and the emergence of super shoes with carbon plates. Ever steady, the Ghost—now on its 16th edition—has become a go-to shoe many runners return to pair after pair.

My experience with the Ghost

Admittedly, I haven't been a longtime Ghost runner. While I've run in previous shoe versions, I missed many iterations. (Being a longtime running shoe tester means I never really get to settle in with one model for too long.) To better grasp the Ghost's ethereal magic, I polled a few friends who love it. "I can run in them for way more miles than other shoes," one told me. "It really meets the moment for me and is very universal: light yet supportive, responsive and fun," another said.

These insights only made me more keen to lace up the 16. Based on everyone's experience with the Ghost, predictable reliability seems to be a strong thread running through its engineered mesh construction. Like a go-to loop around the neighborhood, the shoe, according to its devotees, makes for no-complications, easy, and fun running. The last time I ran in the Ghost, I lived in a different city and in a different state, but I can still remember the 4.5-mile route that I ran there most afternoons. My current go-to loop looks a lot different, but just how changed is the Ghost?

Over the past few weeks, I sought to find out whether the shoe still lives up to its exalted expectations or if taking it out for the first time in a few years would be a bad run down memory lane. I ran slow recovery miles and fast intervals in it, but mostly, I ran happy-medium easy miles in it, which is what I discovered this shoe (and perhaps most runners, too) is most interested in doing. Below, I go deeper into how, during all these test runs—on sidewalks, farm roads, and bike paths—the Ghost 16 seemed to fade into the background and why that's a good thing.

• Weight: 9.8 oz
• Drop: 12 mm
• Stack Height: 35.5 mm heel, 23.5 mm toe
• Materials: engineered mesh upper, DNA LOFT v3 midsole, RoadTack rubber outsole
• Size Range: 7 to 15 in narrow, medium, wide, and extra wide

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The Ghost 16 is a pretty traditional daily-use running shoe: It's got an engineered mesh upper and a fairly fat midsole made up of Brooks' nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 foam (the Ghost 15 used v2), now atop the company's proprietary RoadTack rubber. There's not much flashy about it, and even though it's available in a handful of colors, most play it pretty safe. This might be my biggest knock against it—in today's running age, every shoe seems to be available in electric hues and crossfade ombré, in addition to standards like all-black and all-beige. But the Ghost keeps things simple and straightforward. I get it, though; not everyone wants racecar red or slime green on their feet, and given the Ghost's sales, Brooks probably knows what it's doing.

How do they fit?

Longtime believers in the Ghost won't notice much of a difference in the 16—the updated foam and RoadTack outsole are the main changes. It has a “traditional” feel, meaning that it has a very supportive heel, an upper that conforms to the foot and provides decent wiggle room up front for the toes, and a 12-millimeter heel-toe drop. Low-drop shoes have been around long enough that, for some, that'll sound like a lot.

I didn't notice the high drop on my first run with the Ghost 16. What I did note, as I headed out the door for a 4.5-mile out-and-back, is that the shoe reminded me of many others I've run in in the past, but not many that I've run in recently. There's support, but the Ghost is still a neutral running shoe with a high-stack heel, but the DNA LOFT v3 is more stable than squishy. None of it felt overkill, rounding the corner of my last mile to the short incline home (even for someone like me who often runs in more minimal models).

While the Ghost is traditional, it's by no means stodgy. These days, a lot of shoes have a foam-facilitated bounce or a rockered sole for forward momentum or an extended heel that you can see or feel on the run. But with the Ghost, I didn't notice anything like that, not even the 12-millimeter drop. It felt as good on my feet at the end of each run as it did at the start—it seemed to want to move forward, and it handled a few strides like it handled a recovery pace.

All this is to say, I didn't notice the Ghost. Maybe that's why Brooks named it so; it fades into the background of the run. Not noticing, i.e. familiarity like this in the running is good. Again, it's like going out on a well-known route. I frequently still drive into town from where I live now, and I often run my old loops. When I do, I know the distance markers, and I don't have to think about any of the turns, where the crossings are, or what it'll be like if it rains or snows; it's all predictable. That's what running in the Ghost has been like, even after so long.

Are they worth it?

You don't need me to say that based on my testing, I think the Ghost 16 will be a great running shoe for many people—enough runners wear the Ghost to make that case. But I can say that I think this is because the shoe seems best for handling daily miles, even if they're approaching or in the double digits. If you're looking for something specialized, like a low-drop shoe or something poppy for speedwork, the Ghost might not be the best fit. But if you're in need of a regular old running shoe, the Ghost is proof that, even in the era of super trainers, excellence doesn't have to mean fancy features.

Tanner Bowden is a writer, editor, and photographer based in Vermont. With over a decade of experience in media, he's tested and written about hundreds of products for camping, hiking, skiing, cycling, running, and more for publications like Gear Patrol, Men's Journal, Field Mag, and Outside, among others. He's also a six-time marathoner who achieved a personal best of 2:56 at the 2023 Tokyo Marathon.

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By J. D. Biersdorfer May 20, 2024

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Welcome to Great Adaptations, the Book Review’s regular multiple-choice quiz about books and stories that have gone on to find new life in the form of movies, television shows, theatrical productions and other formats. This week’s quiz highlights animated films that draw inspiration and source material from beloved literature.

Just tap or click your answers to the five questions below. And scroll down after you finish the last question for links to the books and their screen adaptations.

“The Tale of Peter Rabbit” was first printed in 1901 and the book’s author turned down an offer from Walt Disney to adapt it as an animated movie in the 1930s. Film and television versions of the story later appeared, including a 2018 film that blended computer animation with live action. But who wrote the original book?

Lewis Carroll

Frances Hodgson Burnett

Beatrix Potter

Jane Austen

This classic children’s story, serialized and then published as a book in 1883, has been adapted for the screen several times, including by the filmmaker Guillermo del Toro in 2022. Who is the title character?

Oliver Twist

E.D. Baker’s 2002 children’s novel, “The Frog Princess,” was part of the inspiration for Disney’s 2009 animated feature “The Princess and the Frog,” along with older variations of the story that can be traced back to Europe. What was notable about the film adaptation, which was set in New Orleans?

It was the studio’s first film based on a book by a female novelist.

It was the studio’s first fully computer-animated feature.

It featured the first Black Disney princess.

It was Disney’s first 4-D animated film.

The 2008 DreamWorks film “Kung Fu Panda” and its sequels follow a clumsy bear who becomes a noble warrior through martial-arts training and discipline. The film’s script draws from many elements commonly found in which Chinese literary form (and its associated film genre)?

Which Roald Dahl novel was adapted into a 2009 stop-motion animated film directed by Wes Anderson and used the voice talents of George Clooney and Meryl Streep?

“The Witches”

“Isle of Dogs”

“James and the Giant Peach”

“Fantastic Mr. Fox”

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The noise-canceling Ace, the company's first headphone set, costs $450 and arrives in stores on June 5

Sonos, known for its extensive lineup of multiroom speakers , is introducing its first-ever headphones. The high-end, noise-canceling Ace headphones are available for preorder now and will ship in early June.

While the announcement is big news in the audio industry, the Ace headphones, $450, follow a largely conventional design, emphasizing comfort more than cutting-edge technology. They’re closed-back headphones with active noise canceling and a transparency mode you can use to permit some ambient sounds from your surroundings, all of which are pretty standard features among high-end—and not-so-high-end—headphones today.

The biggest innovation is the ability to “swap” the audio from a Sonos soundbar to the headphones, allowing you to watch TV without disturbing others.

At a launch event in New York City, I got some hands-on interaction with the Ace headphones, including a little listening time. I’ve also requested a model to get a closer look at the audio swap feature and the overall user experience before the June 5 on-sale date.

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We’ll update this article as we spend more time with the new headphones and compare them to the top models in our extensive headphone ratings .

A Minimalist Design

Like most headphones, the Ace headphones can be paired via Bluetooth straight to a phone, laptop, or other source device. This differs from Sonos speakers, which need to run through the company’s smartphone app. (A recent revamp of the app has caused some controversy among brand loyalists, with many lamenting features that were lost in the transition.) Still, access to more advanced Ace features, like the tone controls and head tracking settings, does require access to the Sonos app.

While lacking never-seen-before features, the design does seem to be well executed. The model doesn’t stand out when viewed from across a room, but it’s sleek and even minimalist. And while the Ace headphones look nice when you’re holding them in your hand, they’re also actually flattering when sitting on your head, which isn’t the case with many competitors. These Sonos headphones come in two colors: a basic black and a soft white that reportedly went through more than 25 iterations before Sonos nailed the color.

The materials feel high-quality, as you’d expect for a model with a $450 price, but there’s not a lot of metal, which reflects the company’s other design goal: comfort.

“What is the biggest pain point [for headphone wearers]? Usually, it’s the headband or the ear cups or something that’s uncomfortable after an hour or two,” Patrick Spence, the Sonos CEO, said in an interview with CR. “We found the right mixture of things that will make [the Ace] comfortable all day.”

I didn’t get to test the company’s all-day comfort claim, but the Ace headphones are lightweight if not exactly gossamer. And in my brief trial, the memory-foam-padded headband minimized pressure points and the user-replaceable vegan leather earpads (shown below) were comfy while providing a substantial degree of passive noise canceling. The Ace’s ergonomics are quite straightforward as well, with two buttons on the right ear cup: a master button that allows you to pause content and control volume and another button that lets in ambient sound (Sonos calls it Aware mode)—plus a single button on the left that turns the headphones on and off.

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The Soundbar Swap

The launch event included a brief hands-on demonstration. Audio-wise, the Ace headphones are promising, with a balanced overall sound signature and the ability to pinpoint instruments on a wide and deep soundstage. But my limited listening session involved less-than-familiar music chosen by Sonos, so I’ll wait for the more thorough and critical evaluation from our testers before I say more.

As for the soundbar swap feature, it’s not exactly a new twist; other televisions and home theater systems allow you to pair headphones for private listening. But that’s often a cumbersome process, one that requires digging into menus to make the switch. The Ace headphones complete the hand-off—and the return of the content to the soundbar—with a single button press on the ear cup. At a minimum, this functionality allows an Ace user to binge “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” without disturbing other members of the household, who may be trying to work, think, or sleep. But the Ace headphones hope to up the ante with spatial audio capabilities that legitimately immerse you in the movie you’re watching. While these headphones might not quite live up to company’s lofty goal of providing a headphone experience that’s essentially indistinguishable from home theater sound, a brief demo with the film “Gravity” revealed that the Ace’s soundstage is reminiscent of what a good soundbar can provide. For the moment, the sound swap functionality is restricted to the Sonos top-of-the-line Arc soundbar , although the company promises that there will soon be compatibility with the first- and second- generation Beam as well as the less expensive Ray .

Are the Sonos Ace Headphones Worth a Look?

We’ll have more detailed information about the performance of the Ace headphones once we get them into our labs, but this quick preview suggests that these are an attractive, thoughtfully designed product. If you’re in the market for top-of-the-line headphones like the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra, Apple AirPods Max, or Bowers & WIlkins PX7 S2e, the Sonos Ace probably deserves your consideration. Just how well the Sonos Ace headphones stack up against those models will be determined by our more extensive listening tests.

Allen St. John

Allen St. John has been a senior product editor at CR since 2016, focusing on digital privacy, audio devices, printers, and home products. He was a senior editor at Condé Nast and a contributing editor at publications including Road & Track and The Village Voice. A New York Times bestselling author, he's also written for The New York Times Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and Rolling Stone. He lives in Montclair, N.J., with his wife, their two children, and their dog, Rugby.

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